Indigenous Pathways and Partnerships Officer (Identified) - Central Queensland Region , Education

The Central Queensland Region Partnerships and Programs team is looking for a motivated Indigenous Partnerships and Pathways Officer (IPPO) to support culturally enriched learning of all children and every student.
The IPPO will support regional teams and school staff to strengthen educational achievements, wellbeing and engagement, and culture and inclusion, through Equity and Excellence, embedding First Nations outcomes across every priority.
This position will include travel to rural and remote schools within the Central Queensland Region.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Mackay region
Job ad reference QLD/CQR544748/24P
Closing date 29-Feb-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration
Contact person KATRINA EGERTON
Contact details (07) 4932 4070
Access the
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role
As the Indigenous Pathways and Partnerships Officer (Identified) you will:

• Support disengaged or students at risk of disengagement to re-engage with school or an eligible option.
• Develop partnerships with community, government and non-government agencies, and develop cultural awareness in schools, that will combine to enhance outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

The Indigenous Pathways and Partnerships Officer (Identified), reports to the Manager - First Nations Education Partnerships and Programs.
Mandatory Requirements for and Identified Role:
It is a genuine occupational requirement for Identified roles that the position be filled by an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person as set out in Section 7 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1991 for the purposes contained in Section 25 of that Act.
Verification of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Island heritage
For administrative purposes, in relation to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is either:

• of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
• accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.

By definition a person who is not an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cannot be employed (on any basis) to perform the duties of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role.
Applicants to this position may have to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Requesting proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage from applicants helps to make sure that this intention is honoured.
How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants